Suggestions for Historic Site near Chicago

Monica O. • July 15, 2013I have been coming here ever since I can remember. I have mixed feelings about this branch though, the 2nd floor is the best. Lots have great audiobooks downstairs as well.

Merrie B. • April 29, 2011The clock is usually accurate!

Mariel C. • March 28, 2012It has been home to St. Augustine College (SAC) since 1980. Visitors are welcome! You can request to enter the original studio called the Charlie Chaplin Auditorium. Free :)

Matt D. • November 2, 2012Built in 1956 by the state of Illinois

Joyce B. • May 17, 2014Beware the lemonade in Birkhauer, It's wine & vodka! Bring your checkbook!

Jeffrey B. • March 17, 2017This location will be restored and ready for community use by Spring 2017. I can't wait. There need to be more locations like this.

Amanda • March 7, 2013The burned down theatre in Backdraft.

Erik R. • November 5, 2014On July 22, 1934, 31 year old John Dillinger (public enemy #1) was shot dead at the entryway to this alley running from FBI agents after seeing Manhattan Melodrama at the Biograph Theater.

Erik R. • April 9, 2014Fascinating historical spot and yet nothing marks it. What remains is a parking lot and small grassy space. Check out the phenomenal pizzeria across the street and have a beer (prohibition is over:) )

Zac B. • July 18, 2011Depicting Ottawa native American life. Dated 1884

Scott K. • July 27, 2014Quiet place to sit on the steps and read on a summer Sunday.

Chuck O. • August 27, 2012The place next door is more Epic!

Dave R. • July 28, 2013Beautiful during the day and even more beautiful at night.

Zackscitylife • March 6, 2020People are checking in. But it’s no longer located on Ashland Avenue. It has been hit by the wrecking ball